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Mountain Music Played on the Autoharp

Various Artists
Mountain Music Played on the Autoharp First patented in 1881 by German instrument repairman Charles Zimmerman, the autoharp first reached popularity as a novelty instrument. By 1900, while that fad had passed, the autoharp found an enduring home in the southern mountains. This compilation features a variety of performers, as well as extensive biographical notes about each contributor.

Track Listing

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Stoney's Waltz Ernest V. Stoneman 02:09
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102
Sweet Marie Neriah and Kenneth Benfield 02:04
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103
May I Sleep in Your Barn Tonight, Mister? Kilby Snow 01:41
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104
She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain Kilby Snow and Wade Ward 01:15
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105
Flop-Eared Mule Kilby Snow 02:01
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Bile Them Cabbage Down Ernest V. Stoneman 02:40
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All I Got's Gone Ernest Stoneman 02:40
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108
Ella's Grave Neriah and Kenneth Benfield 01:50
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109
Shortenin' Bread Kenneth Benfield 01:18
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110
Old Joe Clark Kenneth Benfield 01:30
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111
Waltz Neriah Benfield 01:24
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112
Precious Jewel Kilby Snow 03:38
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Ain't Going to Work Tomorrow Kilby Snow 01:56
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201
Muleskinner Blues Kilby Snow 02:22
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202
John Henry Kilby Snow 03:35
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203
Weeping Willow Tree Neriah and Kenneth Benfield 02:00
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204
Wreck of Number Nine Ernest V. Stoneman 02:52
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205
Red River Valley Kilby Snow 02:15
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206
The Great Reaping Day Ernest V. Stoneman 02:06
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207
I'm Alone, All Alone Ernest V. Stoneman 02:50
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208
Jacob's Ladder Kenneth Benfield 01:12
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209
Way Down in the Country Kenneth Benfield 01:00
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210
Benfield Hoedown (Idaho Girl) Neriah Benfield 01:12
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211
Wildwood Flower Kilby Snow 01:27
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212
Tragic Romance Kilby Snow 01:33